Author: Publisher:
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Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 616
Book Description
Political Diaries of the Persian Gulf: 1946-47
Author: Political Diaries of the Persian Gulf: 1944-45
Author: Political Diaries of the Persian Gulf: 1948-50
Author: Political Diaries of the Persian Gulf: 1904-06
Author: Every Traveller Needs a Compass
Author: Neil CookePublisher: Oxbow Books
ISBN: 1785701002
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
A varied and charming collection of 17 papers that bring something new about the people from many countries and backgrounds who traveled to, from and within Egypt and the Near East, either singly or as a group, and explored, observed and recorded, or stayed for a short period of time to improve their health or simply to enjoy the experience. While some travelers kept a diary or journal that has survived until today, others did not. Their travels have to be extracted from the wide range of manuscript sources that are thankfully retained in libraries and archives, or which still remain with their descendants. Sometimes, the name of a traveler is only contained in a few words within a single piece of correspondence or journal entry, yet from such small beginnings and through detective work to link the chance meetings between travelers with a location, or news of a shared event, it is often possible to chart part of a traveler’s journey and bring to life a person who has long been forgotten. These minor characters and their travails often bring a new perspective to well-known places and events.
Political Diaries of the Persian Gulf: 1907
Author: Histories of City and State in the Persian Gulf
Author: Nelida FuccaroPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1139479660
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
In this path-breaking and multi-layered account of one of the least explored societies in the Middle East, Nelida Fuccaro examines the political and social life of the Gulf city and its coastline, as exemplified by Manama in Bahrain. Written as an ethnography of space, politics and community, it addresses the changing relationship between urban development, politics and society before and after the discovery of oil. By using a variety of local sources and oral histories, Fuccaro questions the role played by the British Empire and oil in state-making. Instead, she draws attention to urban residents, elites and institutions as active participants in state and nation building. She also examines how the city has continued to provide a source of political, social and sectarian identity since the early nineteenth century, challenging the view that the advent of oil and modernity represented a radical break in the urban past of the region.
Iran Political Diaries, 1881-1965: 1946-1951
Author: Robert Michael BurrellPublisher:
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Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 768
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The Politics and Security of the Gulf
Author: Jeffrey R. MacrisPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135189447
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
Since the 19th century the Gulf region has been an area of intense interest, having been influenced first by the British and more recently by the Americans. This book charts the changing security and political priorities of these two powers and how they have shaped the region. Adopting a narrative approach, the author provides background history on British involvement from the 19th century and a detailed analysis of the years after the Second World War, when oil supply became more critical. He covers the growth of US influence and the British withdrawal, and follows more recent changes as the US built up its military presence following Desert Storm and the invasion of Iraq. Looking at the three enduring missions fulfilled by the British - maintaining interstate order, protecting the free flow of commerce, which later included petroleum; and keeping out other Great Powers – the book demonstrates how these had by 1991 been assumed almost entirely by the American leaders. A comprehensive and thorough look at the history of the Gulf and the contemporary issues affecting the region, this will be essential reading for students of Middle East history, military history and diplomatic history. Visit the author's website at www.thepoliticsandsecurityofthegulf.com
Creating the Arabian Gulf
Author: Paul John RichPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 9780739127056
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
Whether called 'Arabian' or 'Persian, ' the Gulf is one of the most politically important regions of the world, and its history is necessary in understanding the contemporary Middle East. Paul Rich draws on previously closed archives to document the actual heritage of the area and dispel the myths, showing that the influences of Britain and India are far deeper than commonly acknowledged, and that the sheikhs are actually the creation of the British Raj